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Posted: Tue Oct 13th, 2009 10:34 pm |
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We hauled our boat out at Marina Seca Guaymas this past August, and returned to Canada to top up the cruising kitty. We will be heading back to the boat in February, and continue our journey south.
As with all boats, there are a number of projects that need to get done - fixing, updating, etc. For example, I have decided to replace the over-sized water heater with something smaller in order to have better access to the rudder shaft.
We plan on flying down from Canada to (???), as yet some undetermined location. What is the best way to get things to SC/G. Someone suggested renting a car and driving north into the States, getting what we need, and driving back.
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Peter
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Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 02:18 am |
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What do you have to bring, just a small hot water heater?
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Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 03:12 am |
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| We'll probably have more than that. I am not sure what is available in the SC area, but where looking at spare engine parts, bottom paint, dingy wheels. etc.
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Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 03:42 am |
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I would consider flying to Phoenix picking up stuff that you have already ordered and that has been preshipped to the west marine store in Phoenix then repack it get rid of the boxes and through it all in a couple of big ass suitcases, go to the tufesa bus station and take the delux bus to Guaymas then taxi to san carlos. Have you boat papers with you at the border, since you have a boat in mexico you are allowed to bring parts into the country if I am not mistaken and you will probably have a green light through customs anyway. I have not had a red for over five years now.
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Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 05:20 pm |
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You are very unlikely to find engine parts in SC/Guaymas depending on the make of the engine so it would be best to bring them. Bottom paint is available in SC and the local Mex paint is as good as anything available and costs less. General supplies, sandpaper, resin, brushs, SS. screws, thru hull fitting, etc, etc are all available. Dingy wheels maybe at Star Marine or Marine Mart. Also all types of marine grade hoses, some line, hose clamps, common electrical parts, bulbs, fuses, circuit breakers. There is a monthly swap meet in SC where you might find some of the things you need but that is not a sure thing.
As far as getting it down to SC, I would suggest that you rent a mailbox at one of the mailbox places in Nogales or Tuscon. There is at least one in Nogales and many in Tucson. Nogales has the advantage of being a much smaller place and so you would do so much traveling. Then order want you need over the internet and have it delived to you mailbox. West Marine can supply most anything BUT they are also the most expensive option going.
As far as crossing the border, you are allowed to bring in parts to repair or replace existing equipment on the boat. You are not allowed to bring in duty free something that will be added to the boat. Eg, you can replace a water heater but not bring in a new one duty free if you haven't already got one. The rule is that to prove you are replacing something is that you have to take the old something to the border, have it inspected at K21 along with a paper you bring listing the stuff. Get them to sign the paper. Then when reentering Mex, you show the paper to avoid the duty. Marina Seca can print off a form for doin this.
Having said all that, I have often gotten away with just showing my TP. Whatever you do, do not try to cross without declaring the stuff. If you get caught, you are smuggling and they can confiscate everything, give you a big fine and send you back to the US. If you are in a car, they can also confiscate the car. This happens now and then so you should take it seriously.
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Posted: Thu Oct 22nd, 2009 04:41 am |
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I agree with Vince, but not with Mesa on the last points. I have had a boat in San Carlos for a long time. I have bought many parts of all kinds through the border for years and have never had a problem. So, the best thing to do is get them all shipped north of the border and drive them though. Unless you want to pay Star Marine a lot of pesos, that is the best option.
With all respect to the law, I have had quite a few red lights at the border with all sorts of things in my trunk. The agents on that side are not out to bust you; it is the guys whos salaries we pay on the other side of the border that will give you a hard time! Just smile and be courteous and all will be OK. I have never heard of anyone having trouble doing this. They welcome your visit and, once again, are not out to give you a hard time.
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Posted: Thu Oct 22nd, 2009 04:47 am |
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Ya I gotta agree there have been many times over the years I was stuffed to the gills with stuff and got the red light and basically went right through anyway. I do not personally know anyone who has ever had their vehicle confiscated for bringing down boat parts.
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